2003 Senate Bill 448 / Public Act 101

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Introduced in the Senate

May 1, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To impose a minimum state court cost assessment as a condition of probation for those convicted in criminal cases. This bill is one of many authorizing fee increases Gov. Jennifer Granholm is proposing to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget. This bill is part of a legislative package which would fix the amount of various court fees and reduce the discretion of judges to waive fees in certain cases.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 27, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 3, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 3, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

The ammendment.

June 18, 2003

Amendment offered

To clarify certain technical requirements in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

The amendment passed by voice vote

July 1, 2003

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To impose a minimum state court cost assessment as a condition of probation for those convicted in criminal cases. This bill is one of many authorizing fee increases Gov. Jennifer Granholm is proposing to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget. This bill is part of a legislative package which would fix the amount of various court fees and reduce the discretion of judges to waive fees in certain cases.

Received in the Senate

July 2, 2003

July 3, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 24, 2003